# Sign Regulations in Cresskill Borough, New Jersey

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Cresskill Borough, New Jersey, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Cresskill Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/cresskill-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6271965#6271965)

## At a glance

Cresskill Borough, New Jersey regulates 6 sign types across 1 zoning district. Directory/Tenant Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 feet (sign board height) tall, 16 square feet, and 6 feet (length) wide, with a Must be at least 5 feet from public right-of-way setback (Sec. § 275-53C(1)-(2)). Most commercial signs in Cresskill Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 3 feet (sign board height) | 16 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Must not extend more than 12 inches beyond the building. Attached wall signs must be at least seven feet above grade if not projecting; projecting wall signs must be at least 10 feet above grade line, or 15 feet 6 inches above grade if above an alley. May not obstruct any door, window, fire escape, or related egress or ventilation. | — | § 275-50, § 275-51F, § 275-51I, § 275-53B(1)-(2), § 275-75 |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 275-50, § 275-51H, § 275-52, § 275-53A |
| Directory/Tenant Sign | 3 feet (sign board height) | 16 square feet | 6 feet (length) | Must be at least 5 feet from public right-of-way | One per multi-tenant building (if used, no other signs permitted for that building) | Must be at least 5 feet from the nearest public right-of-way line. Top of sign no more than 6 feet above ground. | — | § 275-53C(1)-(2) |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At least one at each street intersection, placed prominently. | — | § 230-13, § 230-48 |
| Recycling Area Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Adjacent to all points of access to recycling areas and individual bins/containers. | — | § 170-46 |
| Regulatory/Warning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Location as required to effect designated speed limits or as directed in emergencies. | — | § 263-24, § 263-28 |

## Prohibited signs in Cresskill Borough

- Billboards are prohibited.
- Fluttering, rotating or other moving signs set in motion by movement of the atmosphere are prohibited.
- Flashing or intermittently lighted signs, signs designed to be illuminated in changing degrees of intensity, and any illuminated tubing or strings of lights outlining roof lines, doors, windows or wall edges of any building are prohibited (except Christmas lighting).
- Signs having red, amber or green as part of their color scheme when such signs are located within 75 feet of a traffic signal, or the word 'stop' shall not be permitted on any sign within 50 feet of a street line.
- Roof signs or signs that extend past the roof or wall parapet level or beyond the ends of a wall are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or placed upon a building in such a manner so as to obstruct any door, window or fire escape or any window or door leading thereto or any ventilating system are prohibited; no sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape.
- Pylon or pole signs more than 25 feet in height and closer than 18 inches to any property line or pylon signs on any use other than a gasoline station are prohibited.
- Temporary signs made of cardboard, paper, canvas or similar impermanent material are prohibited except by permit of the Building Inspector and subject to certain conditions.
- Any wall sign extending more than 12 inches beyond the building or attached to a wall at a height of less than seven feet, if not projecting, or less than 10 feet above the grade line, if projecting, or less than 15 feet six inches above the grade line of any alley, is prohibited.
- No person shall erect, or place any sign, show bill, showboard or billboards in any of the public streets or places, except such as shall be authorized by this Code or other ordinances.
- No person shall injure, deface, obliterate, remove, take down or disturb, or in any other manner interfere with or disturb any official public sign, signboard, or bulletin issued by the Borough or its officers.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cresskill Borough

- The flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, state, city or other governmental agency do not require a permit.
- Municipal signs necessary to the public welfare of the Borough do not require a permit.
- Temporary flags, signs or banners erected in connection with a political campaign do not require a permit.
- Exemptions from permit requirements do not relieve the owner from responsibility for safe erection and maintenance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign, advertising display or structure, poster, device, awning or decorative and/or functional articles that would otherwise impede pedestrians shall be erected, moved, enlarged or reconstructed except by permit of the Building Inspector and in accordance with this section and § 275-75 and with any other applicable sections of this chapter.
- A permit is required for every sign and sign structure regulated by this Code, except as otherwise provided in Article XIII.
- Permit applications must include a sketch of the proposed sign, sign dimensions, materials, methods of support, type of illumination, and exact location, including adjacent windows, doors, and fire escapes, as well as the area of the façade upon which the sign is to be placed. The application must be accompanied by written consent of the owner or lessee.
- Before altering or relocating any sign, a permit must be obtained.
- Directory/tenant signs: If a directory/tenant sign is used when more than one company occupies the same building, no other sign will be permitted.
- Insurance certificate must be filed and approved by the Borough Clerk prior to permit issuance, covering specified liabilities.

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